Collected Works of Abraham Lincoln. Volume 5 [Oct. 24, 1861-Dec. 12, 1862].

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Title: Collected Works of Abraham Lincoln. Volume 5 [Oct. 24, 1861-Dec. 12, 1862].
Author: Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865.
Publication: New Brunswick, N.J.: Rutgers University Press; 1953.
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Washington, D.C., Sept. 3, 1862.

Ordered that the General-in-chief, Major General Halleck, immediately commence, and proceed with all possible dispatch, to organize an army for active operations, from all the material within, and coming within his control, independent of the forces he may deem necessary for the defense of Washington, when such active army shall take the field.

By order of the President:

EDWIN M. STANTON, Secretary of War.

Indorsement.

Copy delivered to Major General Halleck Sept. 3, 1862 at 10 p.m.

E.D. TOWNSEND Asst. Adjt. Genl